Hey as a 9 year veteran on Roblox and a scripter on the platform, I would say learn the basics to programming like functions, variables, arrays, dictionaries, and basic math. These components will allow you to read any documentation on Roblox developer forum explaining all of the APIs like data saving and you will be able to understand the code as well as build onto it.
A few years back when I wanted to learn Roblox scripting I ended up buying a copy of this book and it was fantastic. Thanks for recommending this book to a larger audience, it deserves more recognition!
I bought the book, and even though I'm already an "advanced" scripter, I wanted to see it as it could inspire my friends. It's brilliant, even after 5 years of scripting, this book can still solidify my expertise and reinforce some other things. Appreciate it
I basically don’t know anything or really have any experience could I learn everything from this book? I really want to learn how to script for games to be able to make money out of it
animation: become a film buff / cinephile scripting: practicing and morphine / studying building: get a degree in architecture modelling: be good at blender VFX artists: watch studio ufotable animes SFX artists: be a parrot GFX: photoshop
vfx for me was just ore-creation for this game called "REx:R". Every ore in the game is basically made of particles & it really helped me get off the ground with vfx because there's curators and a community that can help
Learned Lua in 3 months + scripting, 3d Modeling. Made around 148k Robux by doing Freelance and got heavily into Programming and learning other languages. Definitely worth the try.
@@iamLudius I really need to know I don’t know, bro. This is kinda hard to understand. I got the book, but it’s kinda hard to understand does it get easier when you get farther into the book or does it like to explain it more?
@@iamLudius I’m tired of looking up dumb UA-cam videos of tutorials. I’ve always wanted to make a Roblox game. I have a bunch of drafts that I never finish because I always mess up somehow
Hey currently on Chapter 4 Functions of the book. Even tho am not a book guy the guide teached me more than any other video i've ever watched on scripting. Thanks for recommanding that book !
I taught myself using the roblox docs website, I didn’t need video tutorials or a book. I learned how to code pretty well in about 3 months with this too.
I wouldn't say it's a waste of money. It's more of an investment and it keeps you accountable to read it because now you've actually invested your money in it. Unless you're a kid which still it's better to buy the book because it gives you the confidence to ask your parents and it allows you to show them that you actually care and are passionate about this.
I learned scripting from just making different games over and over again and its more fun but it takes more time than learning from tutorials or books.
Interesting way of learning, if you did that without having a scripting base I'd be actually surprised. Anyways, keep leveling up and best of luck in your journey! Also thanks for the comment :]
Honestly, that is kind of what I did. I would make games and then if I ran into an issue I would look out how other people tackled the problem and use their scripting methods into a blend of mine.
Thanks for telling about this book! I tried scripting a little bit, but I felt like I couldn't understand it good enough. I wish your content to get more recognition!
@@oscaar9003 It's going pretty good, I've done some progress. I'd say I can make a little project, but I still need to learn about more complicated stuff.
This is a such a well edited video for such a small channel, keep up the passion king, you'll make it one day, i believe in you bro, and im proud of you
what I did after watching the first couple tutorials is just figuring out which methods/things I need, to make what I intend to do and if you just experiment from there u WILL learn fast. To learn you just gotta do it. (And instead of copying word for word from other scripts just go through the script and really make sure you understand what it does and what methods they use.. from on there you can make the script without copying word for word)
also, a very good way to assist you in learning how to script is by looking at other people's code and trying to understand and figure out what it is doing
you already know it's going to be a fire video when Ludius says "Lemme tell you a quick story" (In all seriousness I am so glad to have a found someone on hear who explains everything as quickly and efficiently as you do, I really hope the Algorithm starts pushing out more of your vids soon)
Jajajajaja, "lemme tell you a quick story" gonna be iconic at some point. Also we're growing more and more every single week. We gonna make it, and your comment really helps with that so thanks a lot for the comment!
I use the dev form, Roblox docs, and other people scripts and just reading them. I also create small projects to learn and practice my scripting skills, it seems to help a lot. Somehow all of this led to me getting 5 million visits. Small developer still.
i remember seeing this book and i was considering to buy it but skimmed through it and decided not to. i really recommend this book, but if you want to take the longer easier path, learn off from free models and the devforum like i have done for 5 years
I remember when I went to a B&N I saw this book and I got it. I hadn't touched in a while, but this video reminded me that it was literally on my desk. Maybe I should try scripting?
I mean if you’re already advanced in another developer skill then focus on the one you’re already experienced in. Otherwise, if you feel like scripting is more appealing to you then go with scripting. In either case it really won’t hurt trying it out and experimenting. Also, thanks for the comment I really appreciate it :]
i learned luau entirely from making edits of server-sided scripts such as Blind Reaper and figuring out what things do, how things work, and how to make it do what i want it to do, and eventually it got me to where i am now
of course! keep going and improving, It's great so far, but we can always improve! :D I appreciated the "professional" tip of buying that book, that's pretty relevant information!@@iamLudius
a great playlist that helped me start to code was by CovertCode. For some reason he was the only one that had me understanding. A big part in learning is also experience. Try to do things in roblox studio without copying a playlist, make a challenge for yourself.
Im an animator trying to learn how to script (I can script simple stuff like a sprint and custom diaglouge text box but thats the most) So this was actually VERY helpful, thanks a lot!!
I'm a roblox scripter, builder, GFX artist and more and have been doing this for 6 years. Luckily, I only taught myself by watching youtube tutorials on very simple things like 'how to detect when a UI button has been clicked'. I started to understand the assignment after a while and knew some of the basics in roblox scripting. I kept teaching myself more things (sort of accidentally) and now I'm still progressing through my scripting journey. Things like the roblox devhub also really helped with my journey. I would definitely say to non-scripters that they need to learn the basics first like variables, functions etc.
As a small roblox dev making a game called "Untitled Crossroads Games" after I made the game I found out that I had a scripting type of power, for all those roblox noobs out there, practice always makes perfect, so please practice, most small devs get lazy at practicing.
the problem about making games is not only scripting is enough sadly I only mastered scripting thus I cant make a good game wish I could learn animating so I can actually make a game
@solidracer7947 Animating is so much easier than scripting. I picked it up really fast and I still can't script anything. Just apply all your joints for your character with the Rig Editor and move the joints around. Just get a feel for it for awhile then actually make a simple wave or punch.
2 answers (jajaj): 1. Yes, TheDevKing tutorials are still incredibly good in 2023 2. Yes, it's probably better for you to get the newest version of the book (Also thanks for the comment :] )
@@iamLudius One more thing: Whats the difference between the language's luau and lua? I was kind of scared when I heard about luau because I was mainly focusing on learning lua.
Just bought the book! I've been a builder for 4 years now and I want to finally start making my own games without paying other people to script for me :D
I've gone through a quarter of the book so far, and it's definitely a slow process for me. I have a hard time with memorization, and scripting is a lot of memorization on top of trial and error
@@KAAMAAL194i personally think its great ism used to reading i read everyday so i guess i prefer it to yt tutorials i understand why it wouldnt be ideal for some people though
imagine taking months to learn scripting. i simply learnt basics and now when i have problem (mostly advanced problems) i got in forums or docs and get my answer and then i learn or ask in the roblox studio community
Yeah, I haven't read the updated version yet, but, you can start by reading the one you have, it's still crazy good and it's not super outdated to the point it's useless, it's actually still pretty useful. Thanks for the comment :]
I purchased an updated edition of the Heath Haskins book hoping that i would gain some insight on how I could understand scripting more (because I've been struggling to understand the FUNDAMENTALS of scripting for over 2 years as of now) but the book doesn't even do that for me unfortunately.
@@SuperBenBoy5886I read the first 29 pages and some stuff I wouldn’t understand but I tried to think about what it was saying it and putting it all together and I actually got to understand it because it’s clear but sometimes you don’t closely see it
just ordered the book, im a very basic scripter and can basically do nothing except change properties and create new intances but soon i hope to script entire games
Hey Ludius, I noticed theres a new version of the book by the same person that's more up to date. Would you recommend that one over the one showed in the video?
this book taught me how to script in lua, I was a builder (a pretty sucky one at that) until i got this book. 0 real tutorials before the book, and now I can actually script. Still don't really udnerstand the x in pairs thing, but it's a great book
I dont know if its valid but im a 2 week dev and already scripted flashligh, viewmodels(2), a gun , an axe, and really simple Ai, and a door. First of all dont use vids that tell you exactly what to do, use the forums and dont steal the code but look at the concept. Also you gotta make sure you have set goals. Also try to be veeery comfortable with the roblox UI. And lastly try to learn as many services as possible and how to use events. I was a unity dev and maybe some skills like math have transfered but in a little time you can do it too!
Also, there is an updated version of the book you all may prefer to get. This version was published in 18/2019. The updated one was published in 2022. However, if the date isn't an issue for, you can also get the official "Coding with Roblox Lua" book. It's practical an easy to understand. It also gives examples and exercises to complete. There's also the official "Roblox Game Development" book Which you are meant to read after "Coding with Roblox Lua".
@@nerdy8644 Bro, he only started making actual tutorials a month ago, i aint checking every ytber there is. Like if you just time travel two months back and look at his channel, he only has some videos on how to create certain mechanics. So what IS about alvinblox??
I just went to research the book after watching this video, but I realized that there was an updated version of the book by the same author. So, I wanted to ask, which one should I pick up?
I learnt the basics of lua through stormworks monitors, as I wanted to use them for my creations. you have to do so much compacting bc the 4024 character limit
Well, that's unfortunate... I think there might be a way for you to get it on mobile. Maybe do some research on that. Also thanks for the comment, I really appreciate it :]
I think so BC everyone is using it and I don't think Roblox code as updated just the functions and a couple stuff being implemented to be easier and smoother
yoo i actually have that book, the second i saw it on this video i ran to go get it ive been coding for a few years and i felt like i didnt make much progress, but when i got that book it felt really simple and i started to understand how to do a lot thedevking is also a very good scripting channel
Also another thing you need to learn scripting is roblox’s official documentation. They have all the info you need also sometimes the dev king’s tutorials are outdated so I recommended getting the book and reading the docs.
What i actually recommend is getting any long piece of code thats at least 1 thousand lines, and try and see what the code does. Try and copy some lines and put them into a diffrent script and see the outcome, and if it needs and variables added and stuff. Thats how i learned. I also (i dont recommend this) learned from hacking and cheating scripts.
Wonderful book! I found out about the book through this video and since I bought it, I have more programming knowledge about Lua than ever before. Definitely would recommend this.
My general problem with scripting is the fact that shortened commands or whatever you call it are hard to understand. I can only make a NPC walk to a part, dialogchoice, or actual dialog (using label text guis) and the rest confuse me as they just don't fit together to make a sentence. But i am slowly learning.
DO NOT BUY THIS VERSION OF THE BOOK! From the same author you can find his updated version of the book and if you're a kindle user you can even get it for free! Buying the old version will teach you incorrect practices and give you errors.
I haven’t watched the video yet so maybe this is addressed but the biggest misconception is that you have to know all the coding and do everything off memory which is absolutely not true at all. Use the documentation ask questions do what you need to do to get it to work.
i read the lua docs and then i could code tho i do not reccommended. I personally feel like lua is one of the easiest languages i've ever learned. if ur silly, learning luau/roblox sandbox stuff can be learned by copying code from the devforum and then evolving on it repeativley
Well, if you have previous experience in coding then any route is much faster since technically the hardest thing will be learning the sintaxis of the new language. Anyways, thanks for your interesting comment :]
I don't doubt that the book is worth it, however on top of the $300 of other books i have to buy for this semester of college I can't buy it yet. Btw I really enjoy your videos the way you present the information is better than any other scripting tutorials I've found. Also TheDevKing's tutorials are now five years old and kind of outdated. Im going through BrawlDev's tutorials now which seems to be a good recent replacement.
Hey man me personally i am still learning Roblox lua and i have purchased the advanced book but also the one that says in 24 hours in my opinion i like the second better but its just opinions i guess
I haven't read the new one, but I'd imagine it might be better since it has the updated ways to do stuff. But honestly, either one will be good for you. Also thanks for the comment :]
Hey as a 9 year veteran on Roblox and a scripter on the platform, I would say learn the basics to programming like functions, variables, arrays, dictionaries, and basic math. These components will allow you to read any documentation on Roblox developer forum explaining all of the APIs like data saving and you will be able to understand the code as well as build onto it.
This is definitely true, being able to get info from the Dev Forum is really a life saver.
Also thanks for taking the time to comment :]
Thanks for letting me know dude
I though bro was 9 years old 😂
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A few years back when I wanted to learn Roblox scripting I ended up buying a copy of this book and it was fantastic. Thanks for recommending this book to a larger audience, it deserves more recognition!
It definitely deserves more recognition right? Also thanks for the comment :]
But how much dose it cost?
@@RubinNexhipi Depends where youre buying it, i found it for around 16 bucks on amazon.
Me too but I didn't get it buying it, I got it for christmas.
@@RubinNexhipi its like $4-$5 at walmart and im sure if you find a used one you can probably almost get it for free
I bought the book, and even though I'm already an "advanced" scripter, I wanted to see it as it could inspire my friends. It's brilliant, even after 5 years of scripting, this book can still solidify my expertise and reinforce some other things. Appreciate it
Yup, it’s pretty useful. Also thanks for the comment :]
@@iamLudius No problem. Also keep up the content, it's amazing!
can I please have your discord I need your help with scripting
Hey bro do you have discord and could you add me I'm trying to learn scripting
I basically don’t know anything or really have any experience could I learn everything from this book? I really want to learn how to script for games to be able to make money out of it
animation: become a film buff / cinephile
scripting: practicing and morphine / studying
building: get a degree in architecture
modelling: be good at blender
VFX artists: watch studio ufotable animes
SFX artists: be a parrot
GFX: photoshop
That what it really feels like tryna learn these skills right? jaja
Thanks for the comment :]
Ufotable is real, EA sfx are just🤤
vfx for me was just ore-creation for this game called "REx:R". Every ore in the game is basically made of particles & it really helped me get off the ground with vfx because there's curators and a community that can help
animation is so real ngl
i agree with building
Learned Lua in 3 months + scripting, 3d Modeling. Made around 148k Robux by doing Freelance and got heavily into Programming and learning other languages. Definitely worth the try.
hey, did you buy the book? beacause i want to but there are 2 editions and i dont know which one to get, and also how ddi you learn LUA?
@@batata.animation ight buy the newest one? The updated one its cheaper ngl.
Yet another legendary video from the one and only Ludius! I'm waiting for the day the algorithm decides to recommend your videos to people.
Damn bro, I'm waiting for that day too. As always thanks for you comment, I really do appreciate it and it really does help me :]
it did.
it did thankfully
The most underrated channel i have seen, im a 3d modeler looking to script and this vid UNLOCKED it
I’m so glad I was able to help you!
Also thanks for the comment, I really appreciate it :]
@@iamLudius I really need to know I don’t know, bro. This is kinda hard to understand. I got the book, but it’s kinda hard to understand does it get easier when you get farther into the book or does it like to explain it more?
@@iamLudius I’m tired of looking up dumb UA-cam videos of tutorials. I’ve always wanted to make a Roblox game. I have a bunch of drafts that I never finish because I always mess up somehow
Hey currently on Chapter 4 Functions of the book. Even tho am not a book guy the guide teached me more than any other video i've ever watched on scripting. Thanks for recommanding that book !
did you get the updated one?
@@dojurin is the updated one or the one in the video better?
@@Norf_Films I got the updated one
@@Norf_Films Its the Updated one:)
@@dojurin Whats the name of the new updated book??
I taught myself using the roblox docs website, I didn’t need video tutorials or a book. I learned how to code pretty well in about 3 months with this too.
Well, that’s one way to do it :]
can you tell me more about what the doc website is and where i can find it?
@@hachi-mon8717 you got google you dont gotta wait weeks for youtube commenters to tell you ts 😭🙏
@@hachi-mon8717 it's roblox's documentation site, just google for it
@@hachi-mon8717 i think he means the roblox devforum
I used TheDevKings tutorials too and now I've been successfully scripting for around 3 years
What did you gain from scripting like do you have games if you have games what is your roblox ign can I look your games
@@Suspiciousman44 Why do you want him to tell you? You dont belive him cuz you are not successfull
@@guil123 I believe him lmao why youre so dramatic
I'm really impressed with the quality of your videos! Thanks for the tips. Hope you grow your channel and keep it up! :)
Thanks for the positive words I really appreciate it. Also thanks for the comment :]
do NOT buy the book, there is a pdf file that allows you to read the entire book without wasting any money
send me the link
@@whoami4356 got discord?
bro drop the link
I wouldn't say it's a waste of money. It's more of an investment and it keeps you accountable to read it because now you've actually invested your money in it. Unless you're a kid which still it's better to buy the book because it gives you the confidence to ask your parents and it allows you to show them that you actually care and are passionate about this.
I learned scripting from just making different games over and over again and its more fun but it takes more time than learning from tutorials or books.
Interesting way of learning, if you did that without having a scripting base I'd be actually surprised. Anyways, keep leveling up and best of luck in your journey!
Also thanks for the comment :]
Same, i made like 300 games
When I already had the scripting foundation every new game made me learn more for the next
Honestly, that is kind of what I did. I would make games and then if I ran into an issue I would look out how other people tackled the problem and use their scripting methods into a blend of mine.
as someone who is developing a game that is gonna be filled with lots of stuff, i need dis
Thanks for telling about this book! I tried scripting a little bit, but I felt like I couldn't understand it good enough.
I wish your content to get more recognition!
Aye best of luck on your scripting journey and thanks for the positive words. Also thanks for the comment :]
Yoo, should I get the updated version of the book?@@iamLudius
Have you been trying to learn still? If so how’s it going now
@@oscaar9003 It's going pretty good, I've done some progress. I'd say I can make a little project, but I still need to learn about more complicated stuff.
same with me
This is a such a well edited video for such a small channel, keep up the passion king, you'll make it one day, i believe in you bro, and im proud of you
what I did after watching the first couple tutorials is just figuring out which methods/things I need, to make what I intend to do and if you just experiment from there u WILL learn fast. To learn you just gotta do it. (And instead of copying word for word from other scripts just go through the script and really make sure you understand what it does and what methods they use.. from on there you can make the script without copying word for word)
I agree, after learning the basics just start seeking experience and start observing how others do their things. Thanks for the comment :]
Yo u earnt a new subscriber, im starting my scripting journey today thanks for the help!
Best of luck in your journey and thanks for the comment :]
hows it goin bro
how's the journey going
also, a very good way to assist you in learning how to script is by looking at other people's code and trying to understand and figure out what it is doing
Yup, I 100% agree, but you gotta know how to do the basics first. Anyways, thanks for the comment :]
that was my plan
you already know it's going to be a fire video when Ludius says "Lemme tell you a quick story"
(In all seriousness I am so glad to have a found someone on hear who explains everything as quickly and efficiently as you do, I really hope the Algorithm starts pushing out more of your vids soon)
Jajajajaja, "lemme tell you a quick story" gonna be iconic at some point. Also we're growing more and more every single week. We gonna make it, and your comment really helps with that so thanks a lot for the comment!
@@iamLudius fr, I found this in the algorithm, its actually what I needed, since I wanna get back into coding (tried a year ago, was trash)
I also did the watch and replicate for months on end and it gave me a very solid basis for further scripting
Yeah it's a very good way to learn I'm not gonna deny it.
Also thanks for the comment :]
I use the dev form, Roblox docs, and other people scripts and just reading them. I also create small projects to learn and practice my scripting skills, it seems to help a lot. Somehow all of this led to me getting 5 million visits. Small developer still.
This is also a very good way to learn. Btw, thanks for the comment :]
I learned a lot from dev forum and roblox docs as well.
i remember seeing this book and i was considering to buy it but skimmed through it and decided not to. i really recommend this book, but if you want to take the longer easier path, learn off from free models and the devforum like i have done for 5 years
Nice comment, yeah I guess depending on the person watching a videos could be better initially. Thanks for the comment :]
I remember when I went to a B&N I saw this book and I got it. I hadn't touched in a while, but this video reminded me that it was literally on my desk. Maybe I should try scripting?
I mean if you’re already advanced in another developer skill then focus on the one you’re already experienced in. Otherwise, if you feel like scripting is more appealing to you then go with scripting. In either case it really won’t hurt trying it out and experimenting. Also, thanks for the comment I really appreciate it :]
I recommend everyone to check out if their local library has the Heath Haskins book, was able to grab a copy of it today :)
Is it up to date still?
i learned luau entirely from making edits of server-sided scripts such as Blind Reaper and figuring out what things do, how things work, and how to make it do what i want it to do, and eventually it got me to where i am now
Dang, that’s a very unique way to learn :]
Something I noticed was that the pace of the video kept changing. The information is great. Stay strong 💪
Yeah, unfortunately I didn't pace the speech correctly this time...
Also thanks for the comment :]
of course! keep going and improving, It's great so far, but we can always improve! :D I appreciated the "professional" tip of buying that book, that's pretty relevant information!@@iamLudius
great and smooth explanation keep up the good work!
I'm glad you liked the video. I'll will definitely keep up the good work :}
Also thanks for taking the time to comment, it really helps the channel!
means alot@@iamLudius
a great playlist that helped me start to code was by CovertCode. For some reason he was the only one that had me understanding. A big part in learning is also experience. Try to do things in roblox studio without copying a playlist, make a challenge for yourself.
Oh, I'll take a look at the playlist later. Thanks for the comment :]
Im an animator trying to learn how to script (I can script simple stuff like a sprint and custom diaglouge text box but thats the most) So this was actually VERY helpful, thanks a lot!!
You may or may not have just saved my life.
Woah, hope you’re doing well man and best of luck in life :]
So would it be better to get the Updated Version of the book or the version you mentioned in the video?
yea witch one????????????????
I've had this book lying around my house for years now like 5-6 I think, and this video inspired me to finally start reading it
Ludius: wanna know how to script?
also ludios: Buy a book instead of me teaching you
he did his job
I'm a roblox scripter, builder, GFX artist and more and have been doing this for 6 years. Luckily, I only taught myself by watching youtube tutorials on very simple things like 'how to detect when a UI button has been clicked'. I started to understand the assignment after a while and knew some of the basics in roblox scripting. I kept teaching myself more things (sort of accidentally) and now I'm still progressing through my scripting journey.
Things like the roblox devhub also really helped with my journey.
I would definitely say to non-scripters that they need to learn the basics first like variables, functions etc.
As a small roblox dev making a game called "Untitled Crossroads Games" after I made the game I found out that I had a scripting type of power, for all those roblox noobs out there, practice always makes perfect, so please practice, most small devs get lazy at practicing.
Spoken like true developer :]
the problem about making games is not only scripting is enough sadly I only mastered scripting thus I cant make a good game wish I could learn animating so I can actually make a game
@solidracer7947 Animating is so much easier than scripting. I picked it up really fast and I still can't script anything. Just apply all your joints for your character with the Rig Editor and move the joints around. Just get a feel for it for awhile then actually make a simple wave or punch.
2 questions:
1.The dev kings tutorials still good in 2023?
2.There's a newer version of the book should I buy that instead?
(Also great video)
2 answers (jajaj):
1. Yes, TheDevKing tutorials are still incredibly good in 2023
2. Yes, it's probably better for you to get the newest version of the book
(Also thanks for the comment :] )
@@iamLudius One more thing: Whats the difference between the language's luau and lua? I was kind of scared when I heard about luau because I was mainly focusing on learning lua.
I actually read this book like 2 years ago and it did help me a lot lol
It is very useful
I'm glad you say that, I literally had the book sitting on my desk
Awesome, now time to read it! Also thanks for the comment :]
Just bought the book! I've been a builder for 4 years now and I want to finally start making my own games without paying other people to script for me :D
update?
I've gone through a quarter of the book so far, and it's definitely a slow process for me. I have a hard time with memorization, and scripting is a lot of memorization on top of trial and error
@@1f4irydust Eh the book isnt that good
@@KAAMAAL194i personally think its great ism used to reading i read everyday so i guess i prefer it to yt tutorials i understand why it wouldnt be ideal for some people though
imagine taking months to learn scripting. i simply learnt basics and now when i have problem (mostly advanced problems) i got in forums or docs and get my answer and then i learn or ask in the roblox studio community
Your videos are underrated as man, I can tell you are going to get big one day and i'll be here waiting and watching. Keep going bro!
Thanks for the inspiring words bro, I'll keep putting in the work!
Also, thanks for the comment :]
i got this book like 2 years ago and I never got to reading it, I looked up that there is an updated version of this book
Yeah, I haven't read the updated version yet, but, you can start by reading the one you have, it's still crazy good and it's not super outdated to the point it's useless, it's actually still pretty useful. Thanks for the comment :]
@@iamLudius no problem
I purchased an updated edition of the Heath Haskins book hoping that i would gain some insight on how I could understand scripting more (because I've been struggling to understand the FUNDAMENTALS of scripting for over 2 years as of now) but the book doesn't even do that for me unfortunately.
have you tried using the information in the book to script something?
@@goptgod7 I couldn't even do that since I couldn't understand the material from the book.
@@SuperBenBoy5886I read the first 29 pages and some stuff I wouldn’t understand but I tried to think about what it was saying it and putting it all together and I actually got to understand it because it’s clear but sometimes you don’t closely see it
just ordered the book, im a very basic scripter and can basically do nothing except change properties and create new intances but soon i hope to script entire games
By reading that entire book you will actually learn to do a lot more. Best of luck on your journey and thanks for the comment :]
@@iamLudius hoping the package doesnt get stolen cuz im going on a vacation for 2 and 1/2 weeks xD
Hey Ludius, I noticed theres a new version of the book by the same person that's more up to date. Would you recommend that one over the one showed in the video?
Yeah, the updated newer one should be better
Nice pfp, tuxe
you too@@redhandedninjastar
Ge the new version the old one is outdated.
Isn't this book translated, for example, into Portuguese? if so that would save most of my time.
this book taught me how to script in lua, I was a builder (a pretty sucky one at that) until i got this book. 0 real tutorials before the book, and now I can actually script. Still don't really udnerstand the x in pairs thing, but it's a great book
I saw there was an updated version of the book would that one be better?
I dont know if its valid but im a 2 week dev and already scripted flashligh, viewmodels(2), a gun , an axe, and really simple Ai, and a door. First of all dont use vids that tell you exactly what to do, use the forums and dont steal the code but look at the concept. Also you gotta make sure you have set goals. Also try to be veeery comfortable with the roblox UI. And lastly try to learn as many services as possible and how to use events. I was a unity dev and maybe some skills like math have transfered but in a little time you can do it too!
Making small and small systems is the best way to go you wont get anywhere without reading and searching and trying nothing starts easy
Also, there is an updated version of the book you all may prefer to get. This version was published in 18/2019. The updated one was published in 2022.
However, if the date isn't an issue for, you can also get the official "Coding with Roblox Lua" book. It's practical an easy to understand. It also gives examples and exercises to complete. There's also the official "Roblox Game Development" book Which you are meant to read after "Coding with Roblox Lua".
AGREED THE DEV KINGS PLAYLISTS ARE THE BEST! Sadly his new videos are trash..
Bro didn’t pull his punches jajajajaja
@@nerdy8644 Bro, he only started making actual tutorials a month ago, i aint checking every ytber there is. Like if you just time travel two months back and look at his channel, he only has some videos on how to create certain mechanics. So what IS about alvinblox??
Fr those Brookhaven vids cringe af
@@nerdy8644 What's about him?
TheDevKing is tap water lol
Should I get the updated edition of the book or is the normal one fine?
I remember buying this book actually a few years ago. It is indeed good and I just want to clarify that I also recommend it.
My friend got that book for my birthday
Should I get the updated version of the book or the one you showed us
the problem with video tutorials and books is that over time some code becomes deprecated
as someone who just learnt what instances do and owns a copy of that book, i can confirm that im fully locked in. Thx for the advice bro.
how much is the book and shd i buy? i want to learn
idk i forgor long time ago
I love the dev king I followed dev king he is who I personally would recommend no matter the date unless it frost work its a good base
I NEED TO CLARIFY
IS THAT UNDERTALE OSTS IN BACKGROUND
THIS BOOK IS THE REPRESENTATION OF MY HOPES AND DREAMS!!
I just went to research the book after watching this video, but I realized that there was an updated version of the book by the same author. So, I wanted to ask, which one should I pick up?
I'd say go for the updated version, should be better since it's more updated
I learnt the basics of lua through stormworks monitors, as I wanted to use them for my creations. you have to do so much compacting bc the 4024 character limit
problem is, i keep watching everything scripting related but i have nothing i can get roblox studio on
Well, that's unfortunate... I think there might be a way for you to get it on mobile. Maybe do some research on that.
Also thanks for the comment, I really appreciate it :]
I'm litteraly becoming a roblox game maker machine. Learning scripting, building in roblox and modeling in blender, VFX and sounds. I swear-
I’m guessing the version you showed in the video is better but just in case there is an updated version is that one worth getting over the older one ?
I think so BC everyone is using it and I don't think Roblox code as updated just the functions and a couple stuff being implemented to be easier and smoother
yoo i actually have that book, the second i saw it on this video i ran to go get it
ive been coding for a few years and i felt like i didnt make much progress, but when i got that book it felt really simple and i started to understand how to do a lot
thedevking is also a very good scripting channel
Hmm, it seems quite a few people also had the book already, that's awesome! Make sure you read it entirely :]
I read the book when I was 12 I didn’t realize it till now how important it is to me. I’m 15 now.
Yeah it's an awesome book fr. Anyways, thanks for the comment :]
bought the book and watched plenty tutorials. learned how to do a lot in less than a week!
wow this acually helped me so much! (and supprisingly i already have this book for some reason lol)
Awesome, you gonna level up for real when you read that book.
Also thanks for the comment :]
for people that want to stil kinda go trough the basics: how to code lua in 24 hours, the book is a solid 8/10, great for beginners
It really is
Also another thing you need to learn scripting is roblox’s official documentation. They have all the info you need also sometimes the dev king’s tutorials are outdated so I recommended getting the book and reading the docs.
I think I just re-discovered my motivation to learn programming...
Let’s goooo
Never understood how do you mash strings into a working and an actual script
What i actually recommend is getting any long piece of code thats at least 1 thousand lines, and try and see what the code does. Try and copy some lines and put them into a diffrent script and see the outcome, and if it needs and variables added and stuff. Thats how i learned. I also (i dont recommend this) learned from hacking and cheating scripts.
there actually is an updated version of that book
Yeah I have it
name?
Wonderful book! I found out about the book through this video and since I bought it, I have more programming knowledge about Lua than ever before. Definitely would recommend this.
Did you buy the old book (one mentioned in video) or the newer updated version I’m looking to buy as well
@@M1CH34L48 I bought the one mentioned in the video by Heath Haskins that was made in 2019.
Can this book teach me from scratch?
My general problem with scripting is the fact that shortened commands or whatever you call it are hard to understand. I can only make a NPC walk to a part, dialogchoice, or actual dialog (using label text guis) and the rest confuse me as they just don't fit together to make a sentence. But i am slowly learning.
scripting is as easy as reading an baby tale, the hard part is to remember and understand
Fr
No way you just said that
@@nerdy8644 No, you don't get it. Let me translate real quick "Scripting is easy, but hard cuz"... nevermind.
"Typing is easy, the hard part is learning the language"
@@DaHakuu Exactly
should i get the newer version of the book made in 2022 or the old one from 2019?
Get the newest version :]
DO NOT BUY THIS VERSION OF THE BOOK!
From the same author you can find his updated version of the book and if you're a kindle user you can even get it for free! Buying the old version will teach you incorrect practices and give you errors.
Yup, you’re right, it’s best to buy the updated version of the book
this man is the fast talking man in ads irl
Jajajajajajajja
Thanks for the book recommendation, I will be getting it and I will try to grind it out the best I can!
theres an updated version of the heath book from 2022,, do you know if its worth it? or is the original better
Get the updated version :]
I haven’t watched the video yet so maybe this is addressed but the biggest misconception is that you have to know all the coding and do everything off memory which is absolutely not true at all. Use the documentation ask questions do what you need to do to get it to work.
Wait should I get the old book or the updated one?
I'd say getting the updated one is probably better since it's more updated. Also thanks for the comment :]
@@iamLudius np I can't wait to make some games I've wanted to make for years
Can you send a link to the book? I would love to learn.
i read the lua docs and then i could code tho i do not reccommended. I personally feel like lua is one of the easiest languages i've ever learned. if ur silly, learning luau/roblox sandbox stuff can be learned by copying code from the devforum and then evolving on it repeativley
Well, if you have previous experience in coding then any route is much faster since technically the hardest thing will be learning the sintaxis of the new language. Anyways, thanks for your interesting comment :]
Fun Fact : DevKing helped games like Get a snack a 4 am. Break in and meny other games to actually exist
there's an updated copy of this book, should i get that?
Yup
where do you get the book? is there anywhere besides online
I think u can only buy it physical or kindle.
i have a question what is the scripting language roblox need for scripting in the studio i hope som1 reply
Roblox uses Lua
I don't doubt that the book is worth it, however on top of the $300 of other books i have to buy for this semester of college I can't buy it yet.
Btw I really enjoy your videos the way you present the information is better than any other scripting tutorials I've found. Also TheDevKing's tutorials are now five years old and kind of outdated. Im going through BrawlDev's tutorials now which seems to be a good recent replacement.
i have that book. im gonna read it so thoroughly
Awesome, I bet you will level up a lot just by reading it. Best of luck on your journey and thanks for the comment :]
0:36 Ludius talks about how videos on UA-cam are not complete in what they are talking about
I just bought the book! I ordered it and im so exited for it to come!!
Hey man me personally i am still learning Roblox lua and i have purchased the advanced book but also the one that says in 24 hours in my opinion i like the second better but its just opinions i guess
I’ll probably check it out when I have some free time then
Personally, I grinded the lua and roblox documentation plus forums, and it got me to where i wanted to be pretty fast
should i buy the new one or just this one???
I have both, so I’ll let you know which one is out dated.
@@Rploitzzx so?
@@BellWorIdGet the new version, old one is outdated
hey so i looked at the book and there is a updated one do i get the old one or the new one?
That is what I am wondering as well
I haven't read the new one, but I'd imagine it might be better since it has the updated ways to do stuff. But honestly, either one will be good for you.
Also thanks for the comment :]
I responded in main comment, but thanks for the comment anyways :]
I cant find the book in my local online store :(